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American University

Washington, DC

62%

Acceptance Rate

$58,771

Avg Cost (In-State)

$58,771

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

77%

Graduation Rate

7,266

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

School of International ServiceSchool of Public AffairsSchool of CommunicationWashington College of LawPolitical ScienceInternational Relations

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$61,328

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$77,370

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

77%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures represent recent cohorts and may not reflect current outcomes.

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